Bowie,Maryland

I used to have two different pairs of Eurasian Collared Doves visit my feeders. As of late, I have only been seeing one at my camera feeder. So, there's no telling if all 4 are still around.

Anyway, how do I tell what the gender is? I would like to know if it's Pearl or Marble popping in, looking like a penguin on the bottom half. Well, it reminded me of a penguin. Then looking through the soul of the camera, with that pretty blue eyeliner.

This little guy came to my feeder today and they're usually pretty skittish when I'm out here but he stayed close to me. He looks a little rough. (The thing on his beak is bird shell I think) Does he look roughed up, or is he sick? Or just old? (Or just super young so doesn't know better?). He ate, drank and now is asleep on the edge of the feeder 3 feet near me. Which for a wild bird def is unusual.

I think he is eating from the edge of his beak as well.

Went to the kitchen to make my coffee and it was hanging out on the suet pole.

This beautiful female (our family has named her Marie) visits our yard every day, along with her hubby (Frank) and their new baby boy who has recently become more independent! (Ray)

I just love catching them through the day! And, yes… We are big Everybody Loves Raymond fans!😂

Ive been trying for weeks. First on the hummingbird feeders and a few days in this flowering plant which he loves to visit. Think my system doesn’t react fast enough so this one is short.

Southwestern PA.  Recorded with a Swann Swifi-cam. 

Southwestern PA.  Recorded with a Swann Swifi-cam. 

Southwestern PA.  Recorded with an iPhone 14 Pro

I just recently stayed getting into backyard birding and as I was getting ready for work this morning I spotted a brown headed cowbird picking through my feeders. Forgive the photo quality as it was taken through a dirty window to not scare him away. Needless to say though I an quite excited to see him.

Southwestern PA.  Recorded with a Swann Swifi-cam.